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Organic Starter Matcha

Culinary, sourced from China

SweetGrassyNuttyCreamyBitter

From $4.99 (6g)

~$0.83 per gram

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Grade

Culinary

Region

China

Certification

Organic

Sourcing

Map highlighting China, China

China, China

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Tasting notes

Creamy aroma with fresh hay and grass notes; when prepared, strong notes of fresh vegetation and kale, finishing with a nutty flavor; described as can be quite bitter when prepared traditionally (whisked as tea) -- vegetable-like taste reminiscent of kale, finishes with sweet hay/grass scent and hint of chestnut

Composition

L-theanine

13.68 mg/g

Culinary-grade published estimate — Goto et al., lower-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)

EGCG

75.1 mg/g

Culinary-grade published estimate — Goto et al., lower-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)

Pricing as disclosed

6g — $4.99
340.2g — $21.24

Full details

Everything disclosed on the product page (21 fields)
Regular Price
$43.00
Sale Price
$21.24 (51% off)
Size Variants
[ "1 Bag (12oz)", "3 Bags + 1 FREE", "5 Bags + 2 FREE", "6g Sample" ]
Grade Tier
Culinary Grade
Origin Country
China
Certifications
USDA Organic
Product Type
Pure Matcha Powder
Serving Size
1-2g per serving
Tasting Notes
Creamy aroma with fresh hay and grass notes; when prepared, strong notes of fresh vegetation and kale, finishing with a nutty flavor; described as can be quite bitter when prepared traditionally (whisked as tea) -- vegetable-like taste reminiscent of kale, finishes with sweet hay/grass scent and hint of chestnut
Recommended Uses
Best for cooking/baking (cookies, cakes, pastries), salads, desserts, smoothies, and lattes; explicitly NOT recommended for straight drinking (traditional whisked tea) due to bitterness/aftertaste
Description Highlight
"perfect choice for those just starting out" with matcha, and suitable for those who "cook with it and make delicious lattes"
Customer Reviews
{ "total_reviews": 106, "five_star_pct": "81% (86 reviews)", "four_star_pct": "10% (11 reviews)", "three_star_pct": "2% (2 reviews)", "two_star_pct": "1% (1 review)", "one_star_pct": "6% (6 reviews)" }
Shipping
Free shipping on orders over $75 (contiguous USA / 48 states)
Customer Service
Phone 224-653-9400, email Info@MatchaOutlet.com
Cultivar
not disclosed
Farm
not disclosed
Harvest Timing
not specified
Awards
none mentioned
Shelf Life
not disclosed
Ingredients
not listed beyond 'pure matcha powder'
Brand History Note
Brand context (per user) is Matcha Outlet, formerly Red Leaf Tea

Research notes

Notably candid product copy that steers customers AWAY from using this product as a traditional drinking tea and toward culinary/baking uses -- an unusually self-aware disclosure for a 'starter' product. Sourced from China, distinguishing it from the brand's Japan-origin lines.

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